SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. 
AN_ INTRODUCTORY WORD. I cannot give space on these 
crowded bulb pages to any lengthy introductory remarks, but wish to 
remind the public that I have the most complete facilities in the 
country for filling bulb orders. I try everything that is new, and 
carry in stock everything that is best, and am quite willing to be com- 
pared with any other house in the world on prices, quality considered. 
AMARYLLIS. 
A royal family of plants of the lily group, bearing a profusion of 
flowers of the richest coloring. Adapted to pot culture all the year 
round or to the open ground during summer. Alternate rest and 
growth is the secret of Success with the amaryllis, and periods of 
bloom must be followed by periods of absolute rest, if the largest and 
best flowers are expected. In growth they require much water; 
when at rest little or none. 
VEITCHII SEEDLINGS. The remarkable hybrids produced from 
1, FORMOSISSIMA. seed by celebrated English specialists will add to the fame and popu- 
2, VITATTA. larity of the amaryllis. The flower size has been inéreased to a foot in 
3. DEFIANCE. diameter, and the colors have been so improved and varied as to be al- 
most beyond belief. In them we find tints of white, pink, rose, orange, 
scarlet, crimson and maroon. Some are flaked, mottled or striped, 
and some are of solid colors. In athousand plants a thousand differ- 
ent flowers may be found, and a dozen bulbs selected 
at random will insure a wide variety of color. The buyer 
ofa single bulb is quite sure to get something unique. 
The Veitchii Hybrids are wonderfully floriferous, 
usually producing two or more spikes of bloom, each 
bearing 8 to5immense flowers, making a grand show. 
They are of easiest culture. 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 
FORMOSISSIMA, Also known as scarlet Mexican 
lily. Of extremely rich, deep, velvety, crimson color. 
It is a free bloomer, and succeeds well either in pots or 
in the open ground. It blooms quite soon after plant- 
ing inthe soil. It can also be bloomed in water, like a 
hyacinth. 15 cents each ; 2 for 25 cents. 
VITATTA. A most handsome variety. It has im- 
mense flowers and is a continuous bloomer. The color 
of the flower is a white ground, beautifully pencilled 
and striped with red ema xk, making a beautiful and 
dazzling combination. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents. 
DEFIANCE. This amaryllis blooms nearly the en- 
tire season, producing from ten to fifteen large flowers 
per bulb. The color is a deep crimson scarlet, striped 
with white, making it very attractive and handsome. 
This variety is held in especially high esteem in 
Europe. 389 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 
BELLADONNA SPECTABILIS BICOLOR. The 
finest of the so-called belladonna lilies, its handsome and showy flowers being 
larger than those of most of the species of amaryllis. Color white, with delicate 
carnation at base and rose toward the upper part, striped with carmine. It is 
pretty beyond description. It prefers a light, sandy soil, whether in garden or pot, 
and should be deeply planted. I formerly thought it perfectly hardy, but find that 
it is not universally so, and hence recom- 
mend that it be carried in-doors in autumn. 
It should be in every collection, as it is one 
of the most admirable. Its beautiful flow- 
ers will last a week in water. 20 cents 
each; 8 for 50 cents. 
JOHNSONII. This amaryllis has a 
very large flower of a rich, scarlet or crim- 
son color striped with white. It is an extra 
fine variety. 380 cts. each; 2 for 50 cts. _ 
LONGIFOLIA ALBA. This variety 
has long and abundant leaves. Bears large 
clusters of pure white, sweet-scented flow- 
ers, and is in all respects a satisfactory 
amaryllis. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 
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SPECIAL AMARYLLIS OFFER. 
One large bulb of each of the 7 types of ama- 
ryllis described on this page, truly a wonderful 
and worthy collection, only $1.25 postpaid. 
ALPINIA OR QUEEN LILY. 
A picturesque and tropical-looking lily. Valu- 
able for large beds, or wherever prominent effect is 
desired. An excellent centre plant, the foliage re- 
sembling canna. The great spikes bear showy 
flowers. Colors white, pink, lilac and bright yel- 
low. The flowers remain fresh for a long while; 
exceedingly fragrant. Strong roots, 20 cents each; f 
83 for 50 cents; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 
Alstremeria or Peruvian Lily. 
A lily that is rapidly gaining in popular favor. 
See illustration. Hardy when well established. 
The colors range through orange, yellow, scarlet 
and pink, and the markings include white and 
black. A wonderfully free bloomer. The tuberous 
root should be deeply planted, preferably in a well- 
drained situation. The tubers multiply rapidly. 
My stock embraces a good variety of colors. 
20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 
Hope. For its general appearance see the 
illustration. Foliage bright green, upright 
and sword-like. A bulb produces several 
predominate, resembling the mouths of en- 
raged animals. Very useful for winter 
blooming and equally desirable for open 
air culture. Usually hardy, though in 
some situations needing slight winter pro- 
tection. The bulbs multiply rapidly. 
Strong bulbs, 10 cents each; 3 for 26 cents; 
74 cents per dozen, postpaid. 


ACHIMENES. (iN 
ACHIMENES. : ple 
An excellent bulb for pot culture, with nearly the same require- 
ments as begonias and gloxinias. Easily grown and of free-bloom- 
ing habits. See illustration. Colors, white, red, heliotrope, etc., 
with ornamental foliage, in some cases aS handsome as coleus. 
Bulbs should be potted as soon as received. Mixed colors, per bulb, 
10 cents ; 3 for 25 cents ; 85 cents per dozen. 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED WISTARIA. Apios tuberosa. 
A perfectly hardy native American climber, bearing many clus- 
ters of lovely deep purple flowers with delicious violet fragrance. 
In robust growth and habit it resembles the wistaria, and has the 
same graceful, drooping racemes, though smaller. It has become 
widely popular. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents ; 75 cents per dozen. 
ATAMASCO or FAIRY LILY. Zephyranthes. 
“~~ Quite similar to amaryllis and easily cultivated, thriving in any 
good garden'soil. It flowers freely all summer, and is eqally good 
+ for pot cnlture. It makes an excellent cut flower, lasting for days 
Z in water. See illustration. 
. WHITE. Large, beautiful, pure white waxy flowers. Bulbs, 10 
~ cents each; 8 for 25 cents; 90 cents per dozen. 
ROSEA. A clear, rosy pink; handsome, upright flowers. 10 
cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 90 cents per dozen. 

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i y SULPHUREA. Superb, clear yellow flower. Very handsome. SSS = 
ALSTRGMERIA OR PERUVIAN Lity. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. ATAmASCO OR FaiRY LILY. 
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